A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF SHORT STORY OF O. HENRY’S “THE GIFT OF THE MAGI” RESEARCH PAPER Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Bachelor Degree of Education in English Department by: MULYATI A 320 040 336 SCHOOL OF TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY OF SURAKARTA 2008 CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION A. Background of the Study Story book is one of reading media which most people are interested in. They prefer to read story book other kind of book such
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The Ultimate Gift Jason never really liked his grandfather. He was never there for him. Soon‚ the grandfather died. He had lots of money‚ but he gave none to his family. He only made a video for Jason so that he could give Jason the ultimate gift. First‚ Jason learned the gift of work. He learned to put all he could to what he had to do. We sometimes don’t always put our best foot forward and we need to remember to appreciate the gift of work. Next‚ Jason learned the gift of friends. He went out
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how does belonging emerge from connection to people? In both the simple gift‚ a collection of poems by steven herrick and UP a pixar film directed by Pete Doctor connections to people are present. in the simple gift the characters Old Bill and Billy have a similar connection to Carl and Russell. These connections lead to both groups sharing a feeling of belonging when they are together. Billy is a sixteen year old boy who has a lack of connection to his family and alcoholic father as well
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Bible proclaims how we should live our lives. The actions of the main character in "Gift of the Magi" clearly exemplifies these verses. However‚ the actions and deeds of the main character in "The Necklace" are and example of how not to live. In "The Gift of the Magi‚" Della serves as a role model for the Principles of Matthew‚ however‚ in "The Necklace‚" Mathilda is only concerned with her own selfish needs‚ therefore contradicting the Bible. The actions of Della in the "Gift of the Magi" clearly
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spending time in class talking over the list of spiritual gifts and learning more about each I feel like I can better decide what my gifts are. As we went over them I felt that my gifts are encouragement‚ wisdom‚ service. I feel like these gifts are the ones God has given to me. Encouragement is the gift of seeing the glass as “half full”. It is being able to find the positive spiritual and emotional outcome of a situation. The gift of Wisdom is the gift of being able to work through situations. Service
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THE ULTIMATE GIFT The film touches on many points that ‚ in my opinion ‚ are vital for us to lead a fulfilling life ‚ based on the effort and thanks for all the goods that we have. I like how it makes you see that the gift of work for example‚ helps us to value things ‚ realizing what it actually costs ‚ and get to have some power and learn to despise not waste anything‚ small or "insignificant " it is for us‚ we can get through honest work . I can also see that when you work for something and
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America’s Gift To My Generation America’s gift to my generation is freedom‚ America is now a symbol of freedom. Ever since July 4‚ 1776 America has been free. The most recognized laws for freedom in America is the original ten amendments. The first amendment states that you have the right of freedom of speech. That basically says you can’t say whatever you want and you can’t be criminalized for it. That is one gift America has given to my generation out of many. Another amendment probably the most
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and the gifts they brought were gold‚ frankincese and myarrh. they were said to be wise because they followed the star of bethlehem to reach baby jesus. and it is said that these gidfts by the magi were the wisest gifts of all. they invented the art of giving gifts on christmas eve. In the same way in the story "the gift of magi" by o’henry jim and della were considered foolish by the writer as they sold off their most precious possessions so they could buy each other a christmas gift. della sold
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BEST GIFT I HAVE EVER RECEIVED The best gift I have ever received has recently been gifted to me by my parents in the form of an Apple I pod touch. The sleek look of the gadget was enough to make me fall in love with it. The touch interface is superbly smooth and makes access of the applications and music very easy. The sound quality of the device is awesome and takes the listener away from the world. It has become my indispensable partner in gym‚ travelling‚ walks‚ and at times even in the class
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Imagine‚ if you will‚ a gift. I’d like for you to picture in your mind. It’s not too big. About the size of a golf ball. So in vision what it looks like all wrapped up. But before I show you what’s inside‚ I will tell you that’s going to do incredible things for you. It will bring all of your family together‚ you will feel loved and appreciated like never before. And reconnect friends and acquaintances you haven’t heart from in years. Adoration and admiration will overwhelm
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